I coach our Big Lake Community Education classes, Pre-School through High School, as well as coaching our competitive Xcel team. I am also Head Coach of the Big Lake HS Gymnastics team. Our HS team has been very successful, winning State in 2020 and taking 3rd last season. This past season we also had the State Uneven Bar Champion, Lola Visci. I’ve been involved in athletics my entire life and I’ve coached gymnastics for 20 plus years. I try to install a positive attitude and growth mindset in all of my athletes. Attitude and effort are two things we can always be in control of. I enjoy seeing the kids overcome obstacles, set goals and gain confidence in themselves. I love being involved in the community I live in and making an impact on the lives of the kids who live and go to school here. My girlfriend’s name is Amy and we have been together for almost 4 years. She has a son named Jackson who is 12. I enjoy watching birds, playing softball and hanging out at the beach – anything outdoors except during the winter!! I grew up in Champlin and went to Champlin Park HS.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Big Lake Cafe, Trails Sports Bar and The Buff
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
Lived for 13 years and worked for 7 plus years
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Emily Gallus one of the secretaries at the HS. She always has a smile on her face and a great attitude.
Q: Do you have any pets? If so, what are they and what are their names?
I’ve had a couple dogs but unfortunately they are no longer with us. Nanook was my 1/2 pug 1/2 American Eskimo and my best friend for 17 years.
Q: What advice would you give to people living in Big Lake?
Enjoy and take pride in the beautiful community and city we live in.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
Visit Yellowstone National Park
Q: What is your favorite current or former business in our community?
BP Athletics or Lake Cafe.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
I love going to the beach in Big Lake and also the activities during Spud Fest.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
I hope to still be coaching in Big Lake and having a positive impact on kids’ lives here in the community.
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I was lucky enough to be awarded the Class A High School Head Coach of the Year in gymnastics.
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My girlfriend and my co worker Amy Hedberg
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of Big Lake?
The support of our gymnastics program in this community is incredible.
